2009 Audi A5 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A5 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
